Digitally Aided Close Air Support // DACAS

BDAT knows from experience that the key to superior performance and execution is a completely integrated system that is simple, intuitive, and reliable. A holistic approach of integration between the hardware, the software and the peripherals is required to achieve a truly successful system. Black Diamond took the challenge to solve this problem by integrating purpose built, highly optimized, environmentally compliant system specific to the mission of the Dismounted JTAC.

VMF Simple Enough for Combat

FAC-Utility™ makes VMF simple enough for combat. JTACs can send and receive a variety of messages from 9-Lines to friendly points without coordinating VMF settings prior to the mission for both aircraft and other JTACs.this is the first truly operator friendly VMF solution.

FAC-Utility Suite
Integration

The Forward Air Control Utility Suite (FAC-US™) allows the Joint Terminal Attack Controller (JTAC) to decisively deliver fires to the battleeld from virtually any asset available. FAC-US™ is made up of two components, FAC-Utility™ and FAC-Message Emulator™.

Mission Configurable

The APEx Predator System (APS) and MTS allow a warfighter to transition from computer operation to direct tactical engagement in seconds with a wearable system that is incorporated into a compact plate carrier system, without compromising any of the certified ballistics protection. A warfighter doesn’t need to stop, put down gear and lose time in a stationary position while powering up or repacking equipment. Black Diamond’s goal was to approach the wearable computer solution as a complete system, providing true “on the move” performance and situational awareness for a variety of applications, including targeting (JTACs, TACPs and Forward Observers), Combat Medics, Explosive Ordnance Disposal, Combat Weather and Military Intelligence.

APEx Predator System

You can’t choose your mission, but you can choose your gear. Modeled after Black Diamond’s Modular Tactical System, the APEx Predator system enables communications from tactical data radios and peripherals to commercial tablets and computers. Command and control from a single solution means enhanced situational awareness.

Black Diamond
Cables

Easily and quickly connect end-user devices of choice directly to your radio with Black Diamond cables.

Multiple Radios /
Peripherals

Incorporating the APEx Predator System you can now connect four radio peripherals devices and manage them from a single end-user device. You can also daisy chain additional APEx Systems together or Black Diamond’s Tactical I/O Expansion Hub.

Power
Management

Employing Black Diamond’s power management system allows you to power and charge your tactical solution from a single battery system (5590/2590), ensuring you’re operational when you need to be.

“Trickle-Charge”
Mode

In battery trickle-charge mode, the Wedge is designed to maintain the charge of the installed radio battery and slowly recharge (a.k.a., trickle-charge) that radio battery. In this mode, the wedge will keep the radio battery topped off except during times of extended radio.

Battery Elimination

Battery eliminator mode reduces weight of the entire system by removing the need for the radio battery and any spare batteries that might be carried. It also reduces the height of the radio, and when positioned at the front right or front left of the body, this leaves extra rooms for shouldering a weapon.

System Battery Charge

Recharge the main system battery every time you jump into a vehicle or even scavenge power from other batteries.

Multiple Radios &
Peripherals

Incorporating the APEx Predator System you can no connect four radio peripherals devices and manage them from a single end-user device. You can also daisy chain additional APEx Systems together or Black Diamond’s Tactical I/O Expansion Hub.

Modular Tactical System

Stylus

Left and right click

Optical mouse

Programmable buttons

On-screen keyboard button

Power and zero size buttons

Removable, solid-state drive

Polycarbonate cover reduces thermal signature

SD card slot

Dual communications ports for connection and control of two radios simultaneously*

Dust covers

* Or if equipped with Raytheon Taclink™ Channel 1 and Channel 2 connectors and Ethernet

Black Diamond
Cables

Easily and quickly connect end-user devices of choice directly to your radio with Black Diamond cables.

Multiple Radios /
Peripherals

Incorporating the MTS you can connect your radio peripherals devices and manage them from a single end-user device. You can also add additional peripherals with Black Diamond’s Tactical I/O Expansion Hub.

Power
Management

Employing Black Diamond’s power management system allows you to power and charge your tactical solution from a single battery system (5590/2590), ensuring you’re operational when you need to be.

“Trickle-Charge”
Mode

In battery trickle-charge mode, the Wedge is designed to maintain the charge of the installed radio battery and slowly recharge (a.k.a., trickle-charge) that radio battery. In this mode, the Wedge will keep the radio battery topped off except during times of extended radio.

Battery Elimination

Battery eliminator mode reduces weight of the entire system by removing the need for the radio battery and any spare batteries that might be carried. It also reduces the height of the radio, and when positioned at the front right or front left of the body, this leaves extra rooms for shouldering a weapon.

System Battery Charge

Recharge the main system battery every time you jump into a vehicle or even scavenge power from other batteries.

Multiple Radios &
Peripherals

Incorporating the MTS you can connect your radio peripherals devices and manage them from a single end-user device. You can also add additional peripherals with Black Diamond’s Tactical I/O Expansion Hub.

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